Beginner Triathlete - Bike Tech articles

Disc brakes vs rim brakes is about a lot more than the brakes themselves. Here's how to navigate the pros and cons.

Hint: It's not a one-person job

Triathletes need to maintain their steed for consistent training

How to keep your bike in good health

How to Prevent (and Change) Flat Tires

Would it be a simple and advisable to swap back and forth between the road seat post with no aero bars and the tri seat post with aero bars?

I can run and swim with no problems but when I get on the bike my hamstring starts to tighten up. I had my bike fitted in January and the problem seemed fine until I got out on the roads recently.

Even if you can't change a flat, carry these items:

You're Ready...Is Your Bike? Common problems that ruin race day:

Bike maintenance chores to do daily, weekly, monthly and annually

I'm not sure if one of these models is better, both are from 2009 aluminum/carbon combinations. I realize this is a difficult question but any thoughts as which bike is better for a woman?

I am in the process of buying my first tri bike. Because of my size my fitter suggested buying a custom frame but then I have an infinite number of choices for components, wheels, aerobars, etc.

Keeping your bike from being damaged on the trainer

What is your opinion on cleat position? Is there a general rule that you follow when you first fit an athlete?

How do you determine VO2 max for cycling? I have my HR zones from a time trial, but don't know how to get VO2 max out of that.